States

States is a platform for artists and thinkers from around the world to grapple with today’s biggest questions. The title pays homage to the American cultural landscape–the podcast’s primary analytical focus–and to the many "states" of contemporary thought and creation that come into play in each discussion.     States is a podcast from Villa Albertine, a cultural institution that builds news kinds of exchange between the US and the French-speaking world. Each episode in the first series, “Coast to Coast” is a conversation with a different creator at the end of their Villa Albertine residency. Designing video games with the queer community in Atlanta, capturing the changing colors and cultures of the Mississippi River, sketching the mythic prom queen from New York to San Francisco… each project is an unexpected, nomadic exploration.     States is also an online and print magazine, presenting fiction, criticism, visual art, and comics alongside interviews and long-form journalism. In all its forms States covers issues as diverse as the American landscape, offering new global perspectives on the future of art and culture.     States is produced with Paradiso Media. Coast to Coast - Danse Season These 4 special episodes delve into the rich history of international dance collaboration between France and the United States. Mutual artistic influences have not only shaped the dance landscape but have also given rise to a new generation of innovative artists and choreographers. Discover the transformative power of cross-cultural collaboration, resulting in a more inclusive and diverse dance scene, with choreographers and dancers Noé Soulier, Ashley Chen, Wanjiru Kamuyu and Emmanuelle Huynh. The Host - Roslyn Sulkas is a prominent dance critic and culture writer for The New York Times. After studying English literature and earning post-graduate degrees from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and University of Jussieu (Paris, France), she immersed herself in the Parisian arts scene, becoming the Paris correspondent for Dance Magazine, Dance & Dancers and Dance International, as well as writing for magazines and newspapers in the U.S. and Britain. In 1996, Sulcas relocated to New York, balancing roles as an editor for publications like Saveur and House & Garden while contributing dance reviews to The New York Times. In 2011, she moved to London, expanding her coverage to film, theatre, and cultural news. The 2023 Albertine Dance Season program is available here: https://villa-albertine.org/events/albertine-dance-season/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.